Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

DEFERENCE

Obeisance

The most appropriate synonym of the word "deference" is obeisance.

• Deference means respect and esteem shown to another, especially an elder or superior.
• Contrast means a difference or disagreement between two things.
• Delay means to postpone or put off something until a later time.
• Ignorance means a lack of knowledge or information.
• Obeisance means a gesture of respect or submission, such as bowing or kneeling.